AN author based in Worcester has released his debut horror novel, The Chronicle of Flesh.
MD Muller's novel, published Malvern-based Ink Hills, is described as "a lurid adult novel that deals with themes of lust and willpower".
The story is told from the perspective of main character, Clara, an author who is facing a crisis of confidence.
A chance encounter with a homeless girl, Lucy, leads to a wild night, and a turn of events that even Clara couldn’t predict.
Due to the mysterious demonic presence of Andras, Clara’s natural hedonism morphs into Andras’ murderous desire for flesh.
MD Muller said: “The basic concept was easy to come by as all writers have experienced writers block, but we don’t all deal with it thankfully in the same manner as Clara.”
He added: “I study a lot of philosophy and I am interested in people. It is fascinating the depths people will plunge to in order to get what they want. We see in the book how Clara changes as a character."
MD said the story is also a "loose allegory for mental illness and how a singular narrow vision can either be liberating or lead to a very dark place".
The Chronicle of Flesh is available now in paperback and ebook at amazon.co.uk/Chronicle-Flesh-M-D-Muller/dp/1727279476
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